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"Break Your Heart" (CD single) (by Taio Cruz, Hip-hop)

common sense media says

The lyrics are OK for teens, but the sexist message is iffy.


parents & educators say
  • 80% say sexual content is an issue
  • 40% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this song doesn't have any sexual discussions or violent lyrics to speak of. However, the message isn't the best for kids to hear, especially for teens just learning the rules of relationships. Basically the message is "I'm a guy and I cheat. I'm warning you up front, so it's your fault if you get hurt." Not the best study in gender equality or relationship etiquette, not to mention taking responsibility for your own actions. The music video features lots of bikini-clad girls and a few shots of kissing, but note that there are also several scenes that show party-goers with various drinks in hand.

Positive messages: Lyrics like "Before I love and leave you, they call me heartbreaker, I don't wanna deceive you, If you fall for me, I'm not easy to please, Imma tear you apart, Told you from the start...I'm only gonna break break ya break break ya heart." make it seem like it's okay to misbehave and justifies not taking responsibility.
Positive role models: "If you fall for me, I'm not easy to please." Cruz seems to blame the victim and presents a player image that emphasizes his self-importance and lack of empathy.

More on "Break Your Heart" (CD single)

What to talk about

Talk to your kids
  • Families can talk about the roles of men and women. How are men and women portrayed differently in the media? How are their roles in relationships different? Do you think this has an effect on what expectations girls and guys bring into a relationship?

  • Surprisingly, even though this single features Ludacris, all of its lyrics are clean. Do you think this shows that it pays to investigate a song's lyrics before assuming it's either good or bad?

  • What do you think about the message of this single? What would you say to someone who told you they would treat you badly? Do you think it's sometimes easier to accept a negative message if it's dressed up with a funky beat?

What's the story?

What's the story?

British singer, songwriter, and music producer Taio Cruz is probably better known for the artists he's worked with, including Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and the Pussycat Dolls. But he's quickly making a name for himself in front of the microphone. "BREAK YOUR HEART" is the first single off of Cruz's sophomore album, Rokstarr and has enjoyed chart-topping success with this cautionary dance track that warns potential ladies about his confirmed bachelor status.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Although there's a smug, almost arrogant tone to Cruz's warning that he's "only gonna break, break your heart," this is a fun, high-energy track that clearly delivers the goods, with smooth, mellow verses and a thumping hook. Ludacris fits in nicely, and the guest spot works well with Cruz's blend of popular hip-hop and Euro-funk. By next year, the song will probably be as forgotten as one of Cruz's women, but for now, enjoy this superficial thrill.

Music themes & details

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Released on: March 9, 2010
Label: Mercury
Genre: Hip-hop

This review was written by Jacqueline Rupp
 
 

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What parents & educators say

10
Based on 5 parent & educator reviews:
  • 80% say sexual content is an issue
  • 40% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
  • 40% say they noticed product placement

Most useful reviews by all members

kitkat3798
teen, 13 years old
 
Great song!
I love the song! It's really upbeat and i cannot listen to it without getting up to dance! Very good song.

 
Great. Just The Music Video
love the song but the music video is not age appropriate.

iloveigs
teen, 14 years old
 
good song
i love it

flip-lego version
kid, 11 years old
 
Pretty good song, not innapropriate.
Good and not very innapropriate just sorta bad themed. It was like my favorite song in 4th grade. I really like it. Not so much now though, but its still on my itouch.

L. B. Wager
parent of 12 year old
 

leftbehindcrazed8
teen, 14 years old
 
this isn't a great song. It's catchy, but little kids look up to rock stars like Taio Cruz. You don't want them to go around singing this.

MovieLover1222
teen, 16 years old
 
Good song not for little kids
Love the song....but not ok for little kids.

beiberfever101
teen, 14 years old
 

brandonneo6425
kid, 13 years old
 
Good song

Musicgirl209
kid, 12 years old
 
Sad
Actually, I think this song doesn't have a good or bad message. Just a sad one. Depending on how it's interpreted, it can be a song about how this guy has a problem of not being a good bf, and he's warning girls "I'm not the perfect person".

ironman2
parent of 6 and 10 year old
 
Ok for 10
good

 
DO NOT LET 11 AND UNDER STUDENTS SING IT IN K-5 SCHOOLS!
Well, My 8- and 11-year-old friends will sing it in K-6 schools. It's like Elementary School. Your child needs to be in Senior High School to sing it and Junior High School without copying the bad behavior.

Sgt-Samson
teen, 16 years old
 

lexialex1999
kid, 12 years old
 
its fine for tweens luv this song!!!!
hello? its ok for tweens!

MillyMolly
teen, 15 years old
 
I like this song, I dont usually like this singer, but this song is fun.

Sonicfan
teen, 15 years old
 
im the big bad wlof

2010kassady
teen, 14 years old
 

EvilPanda1O1
teen, 15 years old
 
Awesome ;D
qreat sonq, but it qets anoyinq.

uh duh
kid, 11 years old
 
great, message is neutral

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